Miele H 310, H 326, H 316, H 320 manual Hobs use, Hob controls, Using the hob, Suggested hob settings

Hobs - use

Hob controls

The controls for the cooking zones / hot- plates regulate the heat output.

Only turn the controls in a clockwise direction until a resistance is felt, and back again.

Turning them in the other direction will damage them.

When a control is turned to a setting, the hob indicator light comes on. It goes out when all hob zone controls are turned off.

Using the hob

Choose a high setting number for boiling/frying.

Switch to a lower setting to continue cooking, when steam is visible at the rim of the lid.

Switching to a lower setting at the right time:

–avoids pans boiling over,

–food sticking,

–and saves electricity.

Suggested hob settings

	Setting
Melting butter,
Chocolate
Dissolving gelatine	1
Preparing junket and yoghurt
Keeping food warm
Warming small quantitites of
food/liquid	1 – 2
Thickening sauces containing
egg yolk, butter
Omelettes
Defrosting deep frozen items
Cooking rice, pasta,
porridge,
Steaming fruit, vegetables,	2 – 3
Cooking broths, pulse soups
Braising meat, fish,
vegetables
Cooking dumplings, potatoes,	3 – 5
soups
Preparing jams, jellies, stewed
fruit
Frying chops, liver, sausage, fish,
eggs	5 – 7
Frying pancakes, dropped
scones and
other liquid batters	6 – 9

Frying steaks

Deep frying (chips, fritters)

Boiling water

These figures, which envisage approx. 4 help- ings, should only be taken as a guide. With deep pans, large quantities, or without the lid on, a higher setting is needed. With smaller quantities select a lower setting.

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